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Distance from Rawalpindi to Shantou

Straight line

4,389 km
2,727 mi · 2,370 NM

By road

6,228 km
3,870 mi

Travel time

71 h 41 min
flight ≈ 5 h 59 min

Direction

E 93°
initial bearing

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How far is Rawalpindi from Shantou?

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and Shantou (China) are very far apart: 4,389 km in a straight line, that is 2,727 miles or 2,370 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Rawalpindi to Shantou is 6,228 km (3,870 miles), about 71 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 42% longer than the straight line.

From Rawalpindi, Shantou lies to the east (initial bearing 93°). The route crosses from Pakistan into China. The halfway point is at 30.3012°, 95.9960°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Rawalpindi from Shantou?

By road it is 6,228 km (3,870 miles) from Rawalpindi to Shantou; in a straight line it is 4,389 km (2,727 miles).

How long is the drive from Rawalpindi to Shantou?

About 71 h 41 min on the fastest route (6,228 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shantou from Rawalpindi?

Shantou is to the east of Rawalpindi, at an initial bearing of 93°.

How long is the flight from Rawalpindi to Shantou?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 59 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.